Category Archives: Tools

Simple jig for making thin strips on a table saw

Posted on April 19, 2023 by robertwilkie

This one is a bit different from others where the “push stick” is the jig to hold the wood and make the thin strips. Nice way to do it if you have one short board and lots of strips to … Continue reading →

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Nice jig to make grooves or pockets

Posted on April 17, 2023 by robertwilkie

pretty much a router jig to make a pocket or groove in a board. Easy to use too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/grooving-fixture-router-trimmers-video-93593#post212518

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Interesting Jointer jig

Posted on April 10, 2023 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig that seems pretty adjustable for different sizes. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/woodworking-tool-easy-make-hidden-joint-large-panel-domino-joint-93339#post211638

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Nice plans for a circle cutter

Posted on April 7, 2023 by robertwilkie

First time I stumbled onto this site, seem to have some other nice stuff too. https://grabcad.com/library/router-circle-cutting-jig-1

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Foot petal homemade drillpress

Posted on March 30, 2023 by robertwilkie

Interesting build from mostly spare parts. The author made this for doing precise thru-hole cuts on PCB boards. https://hackaday.io/project/185424-highly-accurate-really-cheap-pcb-drill-press

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Making pry tools from silverware

Posted on March 15, 2023 by robertwilkie

Not a bad idea to use old silverware that isn’t real silver. Mostly the prybars are used to pop open laptop cases that have those annoying plastic snap latches. Me, I bought a cheap plastic set from Harbor Freight, but … Continue reading →

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Nice hold down for a table saw

Posted on March 13, 2023 by robertwilkie

I like the spring built into this. Nice build overall https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/table-saw-hold-down-video-90280#post200028

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Making your own custom jig for wood working joints

Posted on February 28, 2023 by robertwilkie

The write up is for dovetails, but the author goes on how you can customize it. Nice build since if you bought this is would run you easily over 100$. https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Jig-for-Through-Dovetails-With-Variable/

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Converting a sewing machine into a jig saw

Posted on February 23, 2023 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, and I can see how this works but…my 2 cents, I would just buy a used scroll saw. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/jigsaw-sewing-machine-video-91490#post205112

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Portable table sander build

Posted on February 21, 2023 by robertwilkie

The author uses a DC motor and drill battery to make the sander portable. To the the torque behind this build the author uses a series of gear/pulley combinations. This build also works with a DC plug too. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/disc-sander-video-91271#post204114

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